The Latest Breaking News from Jacob Bethell

Captain Harry Brook among the runs as England score 400 against West Indies

It is the sixth occasion England have got to or gone past 400 in a 50-over contest.

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

England striving to bring ‘fun and energy’ for West Indies ODIs

Harry Brook, England’s ODI captain, said: ‘We want to put bowlers under pressure from their best balls,’ while West Indies are without two players still in the IPL

The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2025

Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum have full faith Jamie Smith can open in ODIs

Smith will open alongside Ben Duckett to start England’s three-match series against the West Indies

The Independent UK · May 28, 2025

Ben Stokes backs Ollie Pope after England century sees off ‘agenda’ against him

The England captain said an answer of his about selection for the India series had been ‘twisted’ after the innings and 45 runs win over Zimbabwe.

The Independent UK · May 24, 2025

Ben Stokes hits out at speculation over centurion Pope’s England status

Ben Stokes has criticised speculation about Ollie Pope’s position in the England team, saying that parts of the media were pursuing ‘an agenda’

The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2025

England enforce follow-on as Zimbabwe close the day two down still 270 runs behind – as it happened

England hold a 270 run lead after enforcing the follow on and claiming 12 wickets across the day.

The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2025

‘I’m the right man’: Zak Crawley ignores pressure with century against Zimbabwe

Zak Crawley’s place is thought to be under threat from Jacob Bethell but he responded with a hundred and said: ‘I’ve been made a better player by people around me’

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2025

Ollie Pope scores century as England set new record in dominant win over Zimbabwe

England make light-work of Zimbabwe in first meeting between the nations for 22 years

Evening Standard · May 22, 2025

Ollie Pope smashes 169 off Zimbabwe to show England selectors his class

Under-pressure No 3 hit his eighth Test century as England scored 498 for three on the first day of the one-off Test at Trent Bridge against Zimbabwe

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2025

England kick off test match summer with record first-day total against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge

The hosts finished day one on 498-3 after centuries from Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025